Better Than Any Train Ride
A daughter's remembrance91 total reviews
Comment from misscookie
This is a deep write
You captured my attention from the first line to the last
I hate reading stories for I have to read several times due me my stroke I can't recall a things.
Yet this time it was worth it I' m glad you had your last days with your dad this will give you some peace
Stay on praying grounds
Cookie
You inspired me to write poem/pose title will be Because of Him
When I don't know you just look for that title
Cookie
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019
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This is a deep write
You captured my attention from the first line to the last
I hate reading stories for I have to read several times due me my stroke I can't recall a things.
Yet this time it was worth it I' m glad you had your last days with your dad this will give you some peace
Stay on praying grounds
Cookie
You inspired me to write poem/pose title will be Because of Him
When I don't know you just look for that title
Cookie
Comment Written 16-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019
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Good Morning, Cookie!
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you and enjoy a beautiful week!
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Your very welcome,
Peace God be with you.
Cookie
Comment from juliaSjames
May the soul of your dear father rest in peace.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to read your loving account of your relationship with him on this Father's Day.
It brought back memories of my last conversation with my dad before he passed on at 94 years young. It was a complicated relationship. But I was his first child. As he lay with his head on my shoulder he asked me how he'd done. I told him he'd done his best and I couldn't have had a better father.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019
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May the soul of your dear father rest in peace.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to read your loving account of your relationship with him on this Father's Day.
It brought back memories of my last conversation with my dad before he passed on at 94 years young. It was a complicated relationship. But I was his first child. As he lay with his head on my shoulder he asked me how he'd done. I told him he'd done his best and I couldn't have had a better father.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 16-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019
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Hello Julia!
So very pleased my offering resonated with you.
I truly believe most parents do the best they can...with the tools they are given.
I was blessed to have been graced with both of my parents...
Thank you!
diane
Comment from Cindy Warren
I'm so sorry you lost your father. Some train rides were meant to be dreams. It sounds like you had all of the important things. That's so much better than a train ride.
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019
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I'm so sorry you lost your father. Some train rides were meant to be dreams. It sounds like you had all of the important things. That's so much better than a train ride.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2019
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Hello Cindy!
So very pleased you enjoyed!
I did have all the important things...still do... :)
Thank you so much!
diane
Comment from Joy Graham
This is a terrific story, Diane :) Perfectly timed for Fathers Day. Congratulations on winning the contest way back in 2008. I didn't realize you have been a site member that long ago? I find Father's Day to be a lonely day since my dad passed away in 2013 just a week before Father's Day and a few weeks after his 90th birthday. Heavy sih...
Joy xx
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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This is a terrific story, Diane :) Perfectly timed for Fathers Day. Congratulations on winning the contest way back in 2008. I didn't realize you have been a site member that long ago? I find Father's Day to be a lonely day since my dad passed away in 2013 just a week before Father's Day and a few weeks after his 90th birthday. Heavy sih...
Joy xx
Comment Written 16-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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Hello Joy!
Thank you ever so much for your exceptional rating and thoughtful review.
Yes, I joined FanStory in 2007, but there was a gap of about six or seven years - when my folks were declining and my teaching responsibilities increased - that I only contributed sporadically.
I know what you mean about Father's Day being a "lonely day." I miss my father everyday. He was an exceptional man and my best friend...
Thank you again!
Take Care!
diane
Comment from royowen
How wonderful to be as close as you were/are to your dad, my wife had that relationship with her dad. They would whisper something to each other that no one else could hear, and it was easy to feel left out. I felt a little in the cold, she was there at his final journey. And she has that sort of relationship with two of our grandsons, Dr. Hobson the Christian psychologist, said that a girl gets her self esteem from her dad, I guess just like our Heavenly dad. Well done, easy to have a tear after reading this honouring and touching tribute, I know what he meant, that must bring comfort Diane. Well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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How wonderful to be as close as you were/are to your dad, my wife had that relationship with her dad. They would whisper something to each other that no one else could hear, and it was easy to feel left out. I felt a little in the cold, she was there at his final journey. And she has that sort of relationship with two of our grandsons, Dr. Hobson the Christian psychologist, said that a girl gets her self esteem from her dad, I guess just like our Heavenly dad. Well done, easy to have a tear after reading this honouring and touching tribute, I know what he meant, that must bring comfort Diane. Well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 16-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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Thank you ever so much, Roy.
My father was an exceptional man... I just wanted to share this offering today...Father's Day...
So pleased you enjoyed!
Thank you!
diane
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Bless you, a very fortunate girl,
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
You brought a tear to my eye Diane, the bond you had with your father here is something I never had with my own father and your special connection is well told in your story. There is never enough time to spend with that special someone when there is so much to do in life, but you have some wonderful memories in your heart and you shared them with us here, a fine write and worthy winner of the contest, a joy to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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You brought a tear to my eye Diane, the bond you had with your father here is something I never had with my own father and your special connection is well told in your story. There is never enough time to spend with that special someone when there is so much to do in life, but you have some wonderful memories in your heart and you shared them with us here, a fine write and worthy winner of the contest, a joy to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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Thank you ever so much, Dolly.
I just wanted to share this offering today - on Father's Day...
He is gone from this world, but he is never more than a thought away...
Take Care,
diane
Comment from Debbie Pope
What a lovely tribute to your father, Diane. I'm so glad that you republished it. It makes me think of my father on this Father's Day. I can't say that we were as close as you and your dad, but I did love him so. Yours
was as tremendously special relationship.
Thank you for sharing this bit of your life.
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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What a lovely tribute to your father, Diane. I'm so glad that you republished it. It makes me think of my father on this Father's Day. I can't say that we were as close as you and your dad, but I did love him so. Yours
was as tremendously special relationship.
Thank you for sharing this bit of your life.
Comment Written 16-Jun-2019
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2019
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Thank you ever so much, Debbie.
My father was, indeed, a special man. He is never more than a thought away...
Take Care,
diane
Comment from PoemsOfDD
Mrs KT, thank you so much for suggestion that I read this insight into your life. To be honest, I read it a few days ago but could not bring myself to respond in review. The emotions of my dad's passing are still raw. Needless to say I cried after reading this beautiful story...as I have tears in my eyes right now. Thank you ~DD
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
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Mrs KT, thank you so much for suggestion that I read this insight into your life. To be honest, I read it a few days ago but could not bring myself to respond in review. The emotions of my dad's passing are still raw. Needless to say I cried after reading this beautiful story...as I have tears in my eyes right now. Thank you ~DD
Comment Written 16-Feb-2018
reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
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Hello!
I so very humbled and honored that you found my work. Honestly, this is one of my all-time favorites. I just have so many wonderful memories of my father. I miss him every day...
Thank you for your exceptional view, and blessings to you and yours...
diane
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It was my honour Diane that you let me in to glimpse the love you shared with your father. Thank you. ~DDoxo
Comment from WalkerMan
Of course you won the contest with this splendid tribute to your father, and I'd have given it a Six if I still had one. (I'm a rail-fan myself, especially steam engines, as each one seems to have (or have had) its own personality. Also, "Abou Ben Adhem" is one of the classic poems I included in my literary art book.) Though you never took that train ride, you had a lot of good times with him -- fond memories to cherish for the rest of your life. Superb, and aptly illustrated.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Of course you won the contest with this splendid tribute to your father, and I'd have given it a Six if I still had one. (I'm a rail-fan myself, especially steam engines, as each one seems to have (or have had) its own personality. Also, "Abou Ben Adhem" is one of the classic poems I included in my literary art book.) Though you never took that train ride, you had a lot of good times with him -- fond memories to cherish for the rest of your life. Superb, and aptly illustrated.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2018
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Hello WalkerMan,
Thank you for taking the time to read my all-time favorite tribute to my father. Truly my favorite piece. And thank you for your kind review.
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You are welcome, Diane. Such memories are indeed precious. -- Mike
Comment from 1ClosetWriter
This is a very touching story. Thanks for sharing! It reminded me of the important things in life, the things we sometimes take for granted, and the inevitable pain of losing one we love.
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This is a very touching story. Thanks for sharing! It reminded me of the important things in life, the things we sometimes take for granted, and the inevitable pain of losing one we love.
Comment Written 10-May-2010
